Yacht "Galatea Diving Cruises Seychelles"Seychelles

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Description

Thanks to the Galatea Diving Cruises Seychelles, it’s possible to enjoy an exciting mixture of a ‘diving safari’ and underwater adventures; island-discovery and relaxation. Discover the incredible Seychelles islands from the sea! You’ll feel right at home on board this cruise, hopping around the islands across seven days. The cruise always begins on Saturdays from Mahé.

Description:

Day 1 (Saturday):
After arriving at the Seychelles International Airport and taking the transfer to the Galatea, you will meet the captain and the crew for your cruise and set off to the north of Mahé by sea. The first dive will follow shortly thereafter at the north edge of Beau Vallon bay. The small granite island, Ilot, is the home of two coconut palm trees, and is surrounded by an incredible underwater world. After that, the boat sails further into Beau Vallon bay, enabling guests to see the beautiful sunset from the boats sundeck. Finally, the evening meal is served, and guests will spend the night in the same bay.

Day 2 (Sunday):
Following breakfast, during which guests can enjoy the view of the peaceful Beau Vallon bay, the first dive of the day will take place near to the lighthouse. The scenery here consists of imposing granite boulders and enormous coral formations. Once back on board, guests will sail further along to the Cap Ternay Marine Park, where a second dive of the day awaits. Here is also where you’ll have the opportunity to discover perhaps the most impressive coral formations that surround Mahé. Regain your strength thanks to the on-board lunch, before spending the afternoon relaxing on Anse au Riz. Sit back and relax or try out a spot of snorkelling on the beach, before spending the evening eating in the Marine Park, before heading off to bed.

Day 3 (Monday):
An early departure towards some of the calmer areas of shark-territory between Mahé and Silhouette, where the ship will stop at the famous dive site of Shark’s Bank. Here, you’ll come face-to-face with an impressive landscape, full of enormous granite boulders and a particularly colourful underwater world. In the early afternoon, the boat will reach Cousine Island, where it is possible to disembark and visit the island, well-known for the presence of endemic bird species. Later in the afternoon, the boat will arrive at Praslin, where you can spend some time at leisure on the beautiful Anse Lazio beach before having dinner. You will also spend the night here. Depending on the season (from April to October), it is also possible to visit Aride Island.

Day 4 (Tuesday):
After an early dive, the rest of the morning is dedicated to a visit of the “Vallée de Mai” UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has managed to preserve its original state, allowing you to discover the Seychelles’ exceptional flora and fauna. There will also be time for a walk on the Cote d’Or beach, before continuing on to a barbeque on Curieuse Island, home to numerous giant tortoises. Take the time to try the 20-minute walk that will lead you to the Doctor’s House on the other side of the island. Here, a spectacular beach offers the chance for a refreshing swim. You will then enjoy dinner and sleep overnight in Curieuse Bay.

Day 5 (Wednesday):
This day is dedicated to island-hopping! In the morning, you will sail towards the southern tip of the Marianne Island dive site. Here, pointed rocks form the walls and pillars of an underwater maze, which attracts grey reef sharks. In the afternoon, you will sail towards Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur islands in order to enjoy two diving spots: ‘Sister Bank’ and ‘Coco Island’. The area is well-known for its quiet atmosphere and untouched wildlife, while also offering unforgettable landscapes. Enjoy dinner and sleep overnight around the Sister Islands.

Day 6 (Thursday):
‘Ave Maria’ is the name of the first diving spot of the day, right next to Praslin. Here, the enormous rocky formations surround a small island, forming vertical walls for you to swim through. The rest of the day is dedicated to visiting La Digue, an island where time seems to stand still, while traditions such as the ox carts stand the test of time. The traditional Seychellois architecture and the island’s incredible beaches, including the legendary Anse Source d’Argent, are an absolute must-see (entrance fee not included). You will then have dinner and sleep overnight here.

Day 7 (Friday):
Early in the morning, you will depart for a visit to Round Island, before continuing back towards Mahé. On the way between the two islands, you can enjoy the final dive of the tour at the Brissaire dive site. After arriving in the St. Anne Marine Park and at Cerf Island in the afternoon, there will still be some time left for the beach. Enjoy dinner and sleep overnight in the St. Anne Marine Park.

Day 8 (Saturday):
Early in the morning, we will cross over to Mahé, where disembarkation is at 8am.

The prices of the cruise include:
Accommodation in a double bedroom with its own shower, WC, and air-conditioning.
Full board: breakfast and two other main-meals each day (buffet or set-menu).
Tea, coffee, and water (free all day long).
1 diving instructor and 7 or 8 crew members.
Use of 12-litre aluminium tanks (DIN and INT), inflation station, weights, and harnesses for diving.
Use of equipment for snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing.
Entrance to the marine parks, harbour fees, taxes.
Entrance fee for the Vallée de Mai.

Not included:
Diving packages and courses.
Diving equipment rental (includes wetsuit, fins, mask, buoyancy control device and regulator; needs to be requested at least 10 days prior to departure)
Drinks (other than those named above).
Island tours and bike rental on La Digue (the visit to the Vallée de Mai on Praslin is included in the price).
Tips for the crew.
Personal expenses.
WiFi (fees apply; must be requested at time of booking).
Insurance.
Flights.

Activities and specials:

Get to know some of the most beautiful diving spots in the Seychelles during your tour, many of which are impossible to spot from land.

Divers can choose between booking different diving packages of between 1 and up to 15 dives, depending on preference (additional fees apply, see below). Non-certified divers will have the possibility to book introductory dives and certified diving courses.

During the safari, it is possible to book additional dives, including night-time dives.

Guests who are not certified divers and do not want to participate in a course can, nevertheless, take part in numerous other activities, including snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.

Groups of up to 14 people can charter the Galatea for exclusive use.

Surroundings

Cabin categories

The ‘diving safari’ of the Galatea Diving Cruises Seychelles offers space for up to 14 people, who will stay in the seven tasteful, air-conditioned cabins, which offer a double bed and a small en suite bathroom each.

Prices per night

Please note: Anyone planning to book their holiday for August or December (high season) should avoid waiting too long! Contact us well in advance to avoid finding out that your desired accommodation is fully-booked or that the flights are expensive.

**Honeymoon and wedding anniversary discounts are not automatically calculated in the offer. Please inform us if you are a honeymooner or celebrating your wedding anniversary and we will send you an updated offer including all applicable discounts.

180 days or more before arrival = cancellation fee of 30% of the total cost
60 - 179 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost
0 - 59 days before arrival (as well as in case of no-show and early departure) = cancellation fee of 95% of the total cost

Further information:

- This travel offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (please contact the SeyVillas team for more information or if you have any questions on this topic).

- Travel services will be carried out in English. In certain cases, German, French, or Italian may be spoken.

- Information about passport, visa, and healthcare requirements can be found here.

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Full board: incl.

Cabin Charter Cruise departures are only guaranteed with a minimum of 8 participants.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the cruise can be cancelled until 45 days prior to departure.

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change, depending on wind and weather conditions. Furthermore, in case of adverse weather conditions, it might not be possible to hoist the sail. Instead, the engine will be used. All decisions are made at the captain’s discretion.

Requirement to take part in the dives during the cruise: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, or an equivalent.

Non-divers who wish to gain initial diving experience may be able to do so at the instructor's discretion. This decision will be made on-site. It is not recommended that divers begin their experience during a diving cruise.
Introductory packages, as well certified diving courses, are available to booked for beginners. Please contact our sales team for further information.

It is possible to charter the boat for special destinations and itineraries, outside our normal programme and outside Seychelles territorial waters. The additional relocation costs of the vessel are added to the cost of the vessel. This will depend on the normal programme location of the vessel both before and after the reserved charter. The price of the relocation will be communicated to the client before the deposit is made. In case of modifications to the itinerary, additional fuel costs may incur.

Reviews (1)

Average: 5.0 out of 5 stars

★★★★★ Brigitte21.02.2019

The ship is a dream, generous space, shaded areas on deck for all, 6 crew members care for the guests, the ship has been carefully and lovingly upgraded to a high level, lots of teak, the Captain is very professional, the crew members great, in a pleasant way very service-oriented, everything very clean ????????Translation (DE): GoogleTranslate

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You therefore enjoy all EU rights that apply to package holidays. SeyVillas GmbH bears full responsibility for the proper implementation of the entire package holiday.
Moreover, in the event of insolvency, SeyVillas possesses the required statutory protection for the repayment of your payments and to ensure your return travel if transport is included in the package holiday.
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Galatea Diving Cruises Seychelles - Exceptional Cancellation Policy

The following specific cancellation policy applies to this cruise:

180 days or more before arrival = cancellation fee of 30% of the total cost
60 - 179 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost
0 - 59 days before arrival (as well as in case of no-show and early departure) = cancellation fee of 95% of the total cost